What is the cheapest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to train which costs €55 - €150 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Europe and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Nentershausen Oderstraße and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Bebra Bahnhof and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Europe to Rotterdam?

The distance between Europe and Rotterdam is 523 km. The road distance is 474.4 km.

How do I travel from Europe to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Europe to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €55 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Europe to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Europe to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Rotterdam bus from?

Europe to Rotterdam bus services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Europe to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Europe to Rotterdam is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Europe to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Europe to Rotterdam bus services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Europe to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Rotterdam is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Europe to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 845+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Europe to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Europe to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 4m
€56–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhebus Sev
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 023
10h 57m
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhebus Sev
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 2m
Drive 474.4 km
1. Drive from Europe to Rotterdamcar 474.4 km
4h 35m
€86–125

Europe to Rotterdam by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Europe to Rotterdam.

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Distance: 522.8 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Europe and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Rotterdam Centraal via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, and Utrecht Centraal in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Rotterdam Central Station via Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel in around 10h 57m.

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